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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,034 and 990,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,034 and 990,342 is: 2,145,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,034 : 990,342 = 990,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,034/990,342 = 990,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,034x = 990,342 × 990,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,034x = 980,777,276,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,777,276,964/457,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145,961.30

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